Ben Johnson, Detroit Lions and the Bears

Lions QB Jared Goff reacts to Ben Johnson becoming Bears head coach
It didn't take long for Ben Johnson to join the Chicago Bears as head coach following the disappointing end to the Detroit Lions 2024 season. Johnson, who has orchestrated one of the best offenses in the NFL during his time with the Lions,
NFL: Ben Johnson Complicates Life for the Detroit Lions with New Coaching Deal
Ben Johnson was a key architect of the Detroit Lions' resurgence, but now, he’s becoming one of Dan Campbell’s biggest headaches. After accepting the Chicago Bears’ head coaching job in January, Johnson has not only taken several Lions staffers with him but also secured a lucrative contract that could have ripple effects in Detroit.
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The Chicago Bears? Them? Ben Johnson aims to be a pain in the Detroit Lions' you-know-what
Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears fan will get a referendum on whether Ben Johnson was right to head to the other side of Lake Michigan.
Ben Johnson to Chicago Bears is a gut punch because he knows the Detroit Lions' recipe
Chicago has hired Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson to be their next head coach. The toughest division in the NFL could get even more competitive.
Ben Johnson adds another Detroit Lions assistant to be Caleb Williams' QB coach
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson will have a lot of familiar faces on his coaching staff in 2025, including Caleb Williams' quarterback coach.
Jared Goff: Ben Johnson made a ton of difference in my career, I'll always be a fan of his
Lions quarterback Jared Goff will have to get used to a new offensive coordinator in 2025 after Ben Johnson departed Detroit to become Chicago's head coach.
NFL: Ben Johnson Complicates Life for the Lions with a Bold Move
Dan Campbell and Ben Johnson were instrumental in making the Detroit Lions one of the most successful teams in franchise history during the 2024 season. However, since the start of 2025, Johnson has become Campbell’s biggest headache.
Lions' Jared Goff on losing Ben Johnson to Bears: 'Wish he didn't have to be in our division'
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff, who excelled with Ben Johnson as his offensive coordinator, joked with the new Chicago Bears head coach that wishes he didn't have to face him twice a year and thusly try to beat him twice a year.
Ben Johnson Just Made Lions' Life Even More Difficult Amid Coaching Changes
A new detail about Ben Johnson's arrival with the Chicago Bears could have could have made things more difficult for the Detroit Lions.
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson’s contract details revealed
The Chicago Bears shocked the NFL landscape by hiring Ben Johnson. Johnson has been the most sought-after coaching candidate in the last two coaching cycles.
NFL: Chicago Bears Poach Former Lions WR After Hiring Ben Johnson
The Chicago Bears continue to reshape their roster under new head coach Ben Johnson, signing former Detroit Lions wide receiver Maurice Alexander Jr. The move marks the first player to follow Johnson from Detroit to Chicago,
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Ben Johnson coaching update: What Detroit Lions offensive coordinator said about interviews
In an alternate universe, Ben Johnson could be coaching against the Detroit Lions this week in the NFC playoffs. Johnson was widely considered the frontrunner for the Washington Commanders ...
Detroit Lions lost Aaron Glenn, Ben Johnson, but that's no reason to fret | Letters
The Lions have known for two years that they were likely to lose Glenn and Johnson. Anyone who thinks that the whole ...
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Lions Could Lose Quarterback and Ben Johnson in Blockbuster Deal
Since the Detroit Lions have been hot for so long, both offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn are in great demand for interviews with teams looking for a new ...
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Who is Ben Johnson: Why NFL teams are swarming Detroit Lions OC mastermind
The Detroit Lions could potentially lose their offensive coordinator this offseason – for real this time. For the third ...
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Ben Johnson replacement: 5 candidates to watch for Detroit Lions offensive coordinator
Ben Johnson is headed to the Chicago Bears as head coach, and the Detroit Lions are looking for a new offensive coordinator to replace him. Lions coach Dan Campbell said Monday he will ...
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Lions’ Ben Johnson linked to Jaguars as he mulls his Detroit future
Weeks after NFL Network reported that the Bears’ head coaching vacancy “intrigued” Ben ... Lions. Pro Football Talk also reported Sunday that some people believe Johnson won’t leave ...